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Universität Mannheim (UNIMANNHEIM)

University of Mannheim, Schloß, 68131 Mannheim, Germany
3.72 / 5 based on 126 reviews.
Description:
The University of Mannheim, despite being a relatively young university, is proud to be able to look back on a long tradition. The beginnings of academic life in Mannheim have their roots in the founding of the "Kurpfälzische Akademie der Wissenschaften" (Palatinate Academy of Sciences) in 1763.

With approximately 12,000 students, the University of Mannheim belongs to Germany's medium-large sized universities. The university also maintains contact with over 450 scientific institutions and research facilities throughout the world.



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83% of students recommend
126 reviews
Housing
3.6/5
 All experiences (126)
Student life
4.3/5
 5 stars (30)
Academic
3.5/5
 4 stars (42)
Languages
4.0/5
 3 stars (48)
Expenses
3.5/5
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Overall
4.0/5
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126 reviews of Universität Mannheim

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HOUSING    
by Katja, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Business Studies, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: students' hostel
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? It is funny to live in a student's hostel for one year because you get to know a lot of people, but if I had stayed more than one year, I would have rented a room in a flat. Once you know the people at uni, you want to have your own space sometimes.
Personal comments:
It was cool to live with 9 others, there was always somebody in the kitchen to talk to. You learn a lot about different cultures (and how they cook!). But,it was very dirty, too...
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Katja, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Business Studies, University Agreement
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Well, as Mannheim is not the funniest city in the world, you shouldn't miss the uniparties every thursday. Specially the ones in the summer, they take place in the "Schneckenhof" and they are open-air.
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ACADEMIC    
by Gered, Columbia University, New York City, United States
Business Studies, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
Don't be disappointed if you're lost in the shuffle in a German classroom. The atmosphere is very distant and the "business" aspect of Mannheim University is apparent from the moment you step foot into the classroom.



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
A greater integration of the university into the student's life, but it's not possible because there is no true "campus" as in the US.

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by Gered, Columbia University, New York City, United States
Business Studies, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
German is a difficult language to learn and use, but by keeping busy and never letting myself get defeated, I pushed through and have been able to handle myself well in everyday life in and out of the classroom.
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EXPENSES    
by Katja, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Business Studies, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
grant from MIBP
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
I live in Barcelona, and it is a expensive city. The night life in Germany in general is a bit cheaper because there is always a day in the week where you can have drinks at a studentprice. Travel around Germany is very expensive if you travel by train.
Travel: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
by Renate, NHH, Bergen, Norway
Business Studies, Independent
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
There are no special treatment for exchange students by exams anymore!
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
It's difficult to recommend or not recommend this university, it depends on how many courses you need to take, to satisfy your home university. We had to do more than the german students, and that was to much for an exchange students. But I had a lot of fun and met a lot of people, and it's a good travelling centre.



FINAL COMMENTS

Travel: You have to see Heidelberg, only 15 minutes away. Other places that are not far away: Frankfurt am Main, Köln, Berlin, München, Freiburg. Outside Germany: Paris, Strasbourg, Prag, Bruxelles, Amsterdam, Luxemburg. Special tips: Rock Festival: Rock am Ring (Nürburgring) or Rock im Park (Nürnberg) !!
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